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The element named after the Golden State, California, is Californium (Cf). It was discovered in 1950 by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley. Californium is a radioactive actinide and is used in various applications, including nuclear reactors and medical treatments. Its name honors the state where it was first synthesized.

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